Does Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are sidewalks

Are the streets well-lit in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say streets are well-lit

Are yards well-kept in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say yards are well-kept

Is a car needed in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say car is needed

Is Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say it's dog friendly

Does Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is parking easy in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say parking is easy

Is there wildlife in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say there's wildlife

Are neighbors friendly in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's quiet

Would people walk alone at night in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say people would walk alone at night

Do kids play outside in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say kids play outside

Do residents of Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are there community events in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 17% of users say there are community events

OFF MARKET

1261 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,204 sqft

$128,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 30, 2026

$128,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 30, 2026

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,204 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1261 E 12th St.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1915

Living Area

1,204 sqft

Price/Sqft

$106

Parking

Garage

About this House

Large 2 bedroom home listed way below assessed value. Located close to interstates and schools. Sold AS IS. Buyer MUST get PreApproval Letter (not prequal) through Prospect Mortgage BEFORE submitting an offer. Offers without these docs will be immediately rejected.Contact LA BEFORE submitting offer for requirements. $99 Buyer Paid Doc Prep at closing.Home inspection is for buyers knowledge only. Water will NOT be turned on. Purchaser should utilize alternative means to determine plumbing condition such as an air pressure test.

1261 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,204 sqft single-family home in Capitol Park, built in 1915. It last sold for $64,000 on Jul 22, 2011. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $128,100, with a rent estimate of $1,473/month.

Home Details for 1261 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: MasonryPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1915Year Updated: 1936
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7579 sqft

Price History for 1261 E 12th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
07/22/2011	$64,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/22/2011 Contract Date 07/19/2011 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/30/2011	$16,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 03/30/2011 Contract Date 01/12/2011 County Transfer Tax $26 Total Transfer Tax N/A
11/06/2010	$25,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

10/24/2010	$25,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

09/24/2010	$25,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/24/2010 Contract Date 09/16/2010 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$2,200
Assessment	$132,400

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1261 E 12th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.39	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512
1319 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$115,000	09/15/25	2	1	1,020
1607 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.43	Single-Family Home	$97,501	09/23/25	3	1	1,234

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $159,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,456 sqft
1210 Garfield Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $107,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,712 sqft
1305 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $245,100
4 bd
2 ba
1,022 sqft
1319 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $143,900
4 bd
1 ba
1,385 sqft
1321 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $191,000
4 bd
2 ba
1,381 sqft
1329 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $189,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,360 sqft
1257 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $194,000
4 bd
2 ba
1,712 sqft
1253 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $176,000
4 bd
2 ba
1,917 sqft
1249 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $161,500
4 bd
2 ba
1,531 sqft
1245 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $198,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,644 sqft
1241 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $137,600
4 bd
2 ba
1,713 sqft
1237 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Capitol Park

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What Locals Say about Capitol Park

At least 3 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say there are sidewalks
71 % Say streets are well-lit
71 % Say yards are well-kept
67 % Say car is needed
67 % Say it's dog friendly
67 % Say there's holiday spirit
67 % Say parking is easy
60 % Say there's wildlife
54 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say it's quiet
50 % Say people would walk alone at night
50 % Say kids play outside
40 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
25 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
20 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
17 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Anastasia O.
Resident
6y ago
"Schools are so so and beware of kids who like to steal. There are some definite problems. Be sure to stay on top of where your kids and what they’re doing."
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Timi A.
Prev. Resident
7y ago
"It is a nice area to live and it is a nice area to grow business and to rise kids. I like living in this neighborhood because their is a lot of job opportunity and their is a lot big fun things to do . "
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Christopher
Resident
7y ago
"It is located close to the Capitol, Marina and Union Park. Close to I-235 and the bike trail head which allows me to get anywhere I want quickly."
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Joseph H.
13y ago
"Street ends at river so the block is very close association of homeowners and very child-friendly. Off riverwalk bike path and minutes walk to Union Park. "
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